4 crucial tips to prolong the lifespan of rubber tyres

To save energy and prevent damage, pneumatic tyres should always be inflated to the correct pressure. Since continuous driving causes the tyres to lose pressure, the pressure should be checked on a monthly basis and adjusted accordingly. Underinflated tyres increase the risk of toppling the machine. Overinflation, on the other hand, makes the tyres stiff, decreasing resistance to hits and bumps.

And here’s a tip: using an anti puncture sealant can help to maintain the correct trye pressure over a longer period of time and can prevent downtime in case of a puncture. You can find the right sealant at TVH.

Excessive wear and tear can be prevented with good driving behaviour. After all, taking turns too quickly, accelerating hard and braking abruptly are known to cause damage. Driving safely will also lower your rolling resistance, which saves energy and fuel.

Ideally, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight is avoided as much as possible, because sunlight will make tyres wear out more and quicker. It’s also advisable to avoid contact with pollutants such as oil, grease, petrol or volatile solvents. Those will cause the rubber to deteriorate. If a tyre does come in contact with a pollutant, try to clean away as much of it as soon as possible.

If you inspect your machine’s tyres well, it will be easier for you to identify excessive wear, incisions or other visual damage. You will recognize immediately when you should replace your tyres or when you should regroove solid tyres.